The ontology of cyberspace : philosophy, law, and the future of intellectual property / David R. Koepsell.

The ontology of cyberspace : philosophy, law, and the future of intellectual property / David R. Koepsell.

1 volume ; [28] cm

0812694236 alk. paper
9780812694239 alk. paper
9780812695373 paperback

F 13 KOE.O

"David Koepsell demonstrates that it is nothing more than a medium of human expression. The term "cyberspace" is misleading if it suggests a dimension beyond ordinary experience. Cyberspace is revolutionizing our lives, yet ontologically it is "nothing very special." "Popular culture is filled with misconceptions about cyberspace, mistakenly envisioned as a strange, "virtual" realm of intangible objects with bizarre properties defying common sense. In fact, electrical charges take up space as atoms take up space. Bits and bytes, like printed letters, exist in ordinary space and are objects of ordinary experience."

Includes bibliographical references and index.

Chicago, Ill. : Open Court, c2000.

eng

"David Koepsell demonstrates that it is nothing more than a medium of human expression. The term "cyberspace" is misleading if it suggests a dimension beyond ordinary experience. Cyberspace is revolutionizing our lives, yet ontologically it is "nothing very special." "Popular culture is filled with misconceptions about cyberspace, mistakenly envisioned as a strange, "virtual" realm of intangible objects with bizarre properties defying common sense. In fact, electrical charges take up space as atoms take up space. Bits and bytes, like printed letters, exist in ordinary space and are objects of ordinary experience."